1961 Detroit Titans football team

The 1961 Detroit Titans football team represented the University of Detroit as an independent during the 1961 NCAA University Division football season. In their third and final year under head coach Jim Miller, the Titans compiled a 5–6 record and were outscored by a combined total of 181 to 173.[1]

1961 Detroit Titans football
Conference	Independent
1961 record	5–4
Head coach	Jim Miller (3rd season)
Home stadium	University of Detroit Stadium

1961 NCAA University Division independents football records
	Conf							Overall
Team	W		L		T			W		L		T
No. 15 Rutgers			–					9	–	0	–	0
No. 17 Arizona			–					8	–	1	–	1
Memphis State			–					8	–	2	–	0
Villanova			–					8	–	2	–	0
No. 17 Penn State			–					8	–	3	–	0
No. 14 Syracuse			–					8	–	3	–	0
Holy Cross			–					7	–	3	–	0
Navy			–					7	–	3	–	0
Miami (FL)			–					7	–	4	–	0
Army			–					6	–	4	–	0
San Jose State			–					6	–	4	–	0
Xavier			–					6	–	4	–	0
Colgate			–					5	–	4	–	0
Detroit			–					5	–	4	–	0
Houston			–					5	–	4	–	1
Notre Dame			–					5	–	5	–	0
Oregon State			–					5	–	5	–	0
Florida State			–					4	–	5	–	1
Boston University			–					4	–	5	–	0
Boston College			–					4	–	6	–	0
Oregon			–					4	–	6	–	0
Air Force			–					3	–	7	–	0
Pittsburgh			–					3	–	7	–	0
Washington State			–					3	–	7	–	0
Idaho			–					2	–	7	–	0
Dayton			–					2	–	8	–	0
Rankings from AP Poll

The team's statistical leaders included Jerry Gross with 1,126 passing yards, Vic Battani with 358 rushing yards, and Larry Vargo with 601 receiving yards and 48 points scored.[2]

Schedule

Date	Opponent	Site	Result	Attendance	Source
September 22	Western Michigan	University of Detroit Stadium Detroit, MI	W 21–14	18,603	[3]
September 29	Xavier	University of Detroit Stadium Detroit, MI	W 34–8	15,750	[4]
October 13	Boston College	University of Detroit Stadium Detroit, MI	W 20–3	15,260	[5]
October 20	Navy	University of Detroit Stadium Detroit, MI	L 19–37	31,279	[6]
October 28	at Dayton	Baujan Field Dayton, OH	W 41–12		[7]
November 4	at Army	Michie Stadium West Point, NY	L 7–34	15,525	[8]
November 10	Villanova	University of Detroit Stadium Detroit, MI	W 20–6	15,790	[9]
November 18	at Arizona State	Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ	L 6–40	23,508	[10]
November 25	at Cincinnati	Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH	L 13–19	7,500	[11]

See also

• 1961 in Michigan

References

1. "1961 Detroit Mercy Titans Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved November 23, 2015.
2. "1962 Detroit Mercy Titans Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved December 24, 2017.
3. Jack Berry (September 23, 1961). "Pitches Strike Against Western Mich.: Gross Gets the Titans Rolling, 21-14". Detroit Free Press. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
4. Jack Berry (September 30, 1961). "Titan Q.B. All Over The Field, 34-8: Gross Throws Xavier For a Loop". Detroit Free Press. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com.
5. Jack Berry (October 14, 1961). "Bring On Those Middies; U-D 20, Boston College 3". Detroit Free Press. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
6. Jack Berry (October 21, 1961). "Navy Humbles U-D, 37-19: Titans' Rally Is Wasted". Detroit Free Press. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
7. Joe Burns (October 29, 1961). "Flyers Fall To Detroit". Dayton Daily News. p. IV-1 – via Newspapers.com.
8. "Army Routs Detroit, 34-7; Gross Hurt". New York Daily News. November 5, 1961 – via Newspapers.com.
9. Jack Berry (November 11, 1961). "Titans Uncover Another Gross, 20-6: Villanova Stunned At Upset". Detroit Free Press. p. 15 – via Newspapers.com.
10. Abe Gutierrez (November 19, 1961). "Detroit Easy Prey For A-State Power". Arizona Republic. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
11. Dick Forbes (November 26, 1961). "'Cats Finish On Winning Note, Upset Detroit". The Cincinnati Enquirer. p. 49 – via Newspapers.com.

External links

• 1961 University of Detroit football programs